August 2025
August 07, 2025
On This Day..., Polk County
On This Day: August 7, 1989 — Old Polk County Courthouse Added to National Register
Bartow, FL — August 7, 1989: On this day in 1989, the Old Polk County Courthouse in downtown Bartow received…
August 07, 2025
News, Polk County
150 Pounds of Marijuana Seized in I-4 Pursuit In Polk County
On August 5, 2025, at approximately 5:53 PM, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper observed a black male driving a pickup…
Man Arrested for Possession and Transmission of Child Pornography
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Detectives from the Crimes Against Children Unit (CAC) have arrested a St. Petersburg man for possession…
August 07, 2025
News
Woman Strikes Deputy with Vehicle, Flees Theft Scene with Unrestrained Daughter
Bradenton, FL – On August 5, 2025, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office detectives initiated a search for 27-year-old Courtney Faith Stanley…
August 06, 2025
Sports, Lakeland Flying Tigers
Lakeland Flying Tigers Secure Commanding Victory Over Bradenton Marauders
Post-Game Report: Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Bradenton Marauders June 4, 2025 Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, FL Final…
August 06, 2025
News
Qatar Air Sports Team to Perform Free Aerial Show at Skydive City
Zephyrhills, FL – On Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 10:30 AM, the skies above Zephyrhills will come alive with a…
HUD Inspector Charged with Official Misconduct After Alleged Sexual Intercourse with Tenant
New Port Richey, FL – In June 2025, the New Port Richey Police Department conducted an investigation into an alleged…
Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Traveling 20 Miles to Stand Outside St. Pete Victims’ Bedroom Windows and Masturbate
St. Petersburg, FL – August 6, 2025, – The St. Petersburg Police have arrested William Michael Copher, 49, of Palmetto,…
August 06, 2025
On This Day..., Polk County
On This Day – August 6, 1956: Elvis Presley Performs Live at Polk Theatre in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL – On the evening of August 6, 1956, the city of Lakeland witnessed a musical moment that would…
August 06, 2025
News
Breaking News Fort Stewart Lockdown Due to Active Shooter
Update 1:00 PM Hinesville, GA – On August 6, 2025, an active shooter incident occurred at Fort Stewart Hunter Army…